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Pineapple and Basil Sundaes





Total Time
10 mins

Although basil is more commonly used in savory dishes, its sweet, aromatic flavors work beautifully with caramelized pineapple as a topping for frozen yogurt.

Pineapple and Basil Sundaes




Photo: Thomas J. Story; Styling: Karen Shinto
 1 tablespoon butter
 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
 1/4 cup amaretto or other nut-flavored liqueur
 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
 1 pt. vanilla low-fat frozen yogurt
Step 1
1

Melt butter in a medium frying pan over high heat. Add pineapple and cook until caramelized slightly, about 5 minutes. Add amaretto and cook until it resembles a syrup. Stir in basil. Scoop about 1/2 cup frozen yogurt into each of 4 serving dishes, then spoon warm pineapple mixture on top.

Step 2
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Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories308
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.5g10%

Saturated Fat 4.3g22%
Cholesterol 73mg25%
Sodium 77mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 47g18%

Dietary Fiber 1.2g5%
Protein 9.6g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.